gender neutral
Jacob
supplanter, heel-grabber
About Jacob
Endurance defines this perennial favorite that has maintained popularity across centuries and continents. The name possesses a remarkable quality of feeling simultaneously classic and current, never falling into the trap of seeming outdated despite its ancient roots. Its widespread recognition ensures easy pronunciation and spelling, while its continued popularity speaks to its broad appeal. The two-syllable structure provides balance, and the strong opening consonant followed by softer sounds creates pleasing phonetic flow. This is a name that carries weight and substance, projecting reliability and steadfastness. It works beautifully in professional contexts while remaining warm and approachable in personal settings. For parents seeking a proven choice with deep historical roots and contemporary relevance, this represents a safe yet meaningful option that has stood the test of time across countless generations and diverse cultures.
Popularity of the Name Jacob
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #39 | ||||
| 1881 | #39 | ||||
| 1882 | #46 | ||||
| 1883 | #49 | ||||
| 1884 | #50 | ||||
| 1885 | #53 | ||||
| 1886 | #54 | ||||
| 1887 | #56 | ||||
| 1888 | #58 | ||||
| 1889 | #67 | ||||
| 1890 | #66 | ||||
| 1891 | #69 | ||||
| 1892 | #73 | ||||
| 1893 | #65 | ||||
| 1894 | #68 | ||||
| 1895 | #74 | ||||
| 1896 | #83 | ||||
| 1897 | #88 | ||||
| 1898 | #82 | ||||
| 1899 | #92 | ||||
| 1900 | #101 | ||||
| 1901 | #98 | ||||
| 1902 | #95 | ||||
| 1903 | #103 | ||||
| 1904 | #89 | ||||
| 1905 | #98 | ||||
| 1906 | #114 | ||||
| 1907 | #101 | ||||
| 1908 | #108 | ||||
| 1909 | #102 | ||||
| 1910 | #117 | ||||
| 1911 | #116 | ||||
| 1912 | #110 | ||||
| 1913 | #117 | ||||
| 1914 | #113 | ||||
| 1915 | #121 | ||||
| 1916 | #123 | ||||
| 1917 | #130 | ||||
| 1918 | #133 | ||||
| 1919 | #138 | ||||
| 1920 | #143 | ||||
| 1921 | #143 | ||||
| 1922 | #148 | ||||
| 1923 | #160 | ||||
| 1924 | #163 | ||||
| 1925 | #166 | ||||
| 1926 | #177 | ||||
| 1927 | #173 | ||||
| 1928 | #196 | ||||
| 1929 | #203 | ||||
| 1930 | #212 | ||||
| 1931 | #217 | ||||
| 1932 | #218 | ||||
| 1933 | #213 | ||||
| 1934 | #219 | ||||
| 1935 | #245 | ||||
| 1936 | #230 | ||||
| 1937 | #223 | ||||
| 1938 | #242 | ||||
| 1939 | #262 | ||||
| 1940 | #235 | ||||
| 1941 | #257 | ||||
| 1942 | #252 | ||||
| 1943 | #281 | ||||
| 1944 | #284 | ||||
| 1945 | #293 | ||||
| 1946 | #304 | ||||
| 1947 | #301 | ||||
| 1948 | #289 | ||||
| 1949 | #308 | ||||
| 1950 | #318 | ||||
| 1951 | #311 | ||||
| 1952 | #298 | ||||
| 1953 | #289 | ||||
| 1954 | #306 | ||||
| 1955 | #303 | ||||
| 1956 | #322 | ||||
| 1957 | #331 | ||||
| 1958 | #341 | ||||
| 1959 | #328 | ||||
| 1960 | #351 | ||||
| 1961 | #354 | ||||
| 1962 | #370 | ||||
| 1963 | #353 | ||||
| 1964 | #344 | ||||
| 1965 | #347 | ||||
| 1966 | #351 | ||||
| 1967 | #355 | ||||
| 1968 | #324 | #254 | |||
| 1969 | #296 | ||||
| 1970 | #255 | ||||
| 1971 | #223 | #218 | |||
| 1972 | #155 | #202 | |||
| 1973 | #122 | #151 | |||
| 1974 | #88 | #124 | |||
| 1975 | #75 | #131 | |||
| 1976 | #63 | #112 | |||
| 1977 | #56 | #99 | |||
| 1978 | #50 | #107 | |||
| 1979 | #45 | #107 | |||
| 1980 | #43 | #76 | #359 | ||
| 1981 | #43 | #65 | #351 | ||
| 1982 | #41 | #91 | |||
| 1983 | #36 | #58 | |||
| 1984 | #37 | #63 | |||
| 1985 | #35 | #54 | |||
| 1986 | #31 | #56 | |||
| 1987 | #31 | #47 | #331 | ||
| 1988 | #28 | #42 | |||
| 1989 | #26 | #32 | #340 | ||
| 1990 | #20 | #39 | #307 | ||
| 1991 | #17 | #33 | #238 | #43 | |
| 1992 | #15 | #31 | #260 | #35 | |
| 1993 | #9 | #17 | #190 | #28 | |
| 1994 | #7 | #14 | #170 | #24 | |
| 1995 | #4 | #11 | #202 | #20 | |
| 1996 | #3 | #11 | #194 | #11 | |
| 1997 | #2 | #37 | #10 | #186 | #7 |
| 1998 | #2 | #32 | #8 | #160 | #6 |
| 1999 | #1 | #30 | #10 | #164 | #2 |
| 2000 | #1 | #32 | #9 | #118 | #3 |
| 2001 | #1 | #32 | #7 | #124 | #2 |
| 2002 | #1 | #31 | #10 | #125 | #4 |
| 2003 | #1 | #29 | #7 | #115 | #3 |
| 2004 | #1 | #26 | #8 | #135 | #2 |
| 2005 | #1 | #25 | #9 | #110 | #2 |
| 2006 | #1 | #24 | #7 | #113 | #1 |
| 2007 | #1 | #25 | #10 | #95 | #3 |
| 2008 | #1 | #22 | #11 | #110 | #2 |
| 2009 | #1 | #20 | #15 | #111 | #3 |
| 2010 | #1 | #13 | #7 | #75 | #1 |
| 2011 | #1 | #8 | #11 | #64 | #1 |
| 2012 | #1 | #5 | #7 | #64 | #2 |
| 2013 | #2 | #5 | #12 | #53 | #3 |
| 2014 | #4 | #4 | #9 | #49 | #3 |
| 2015 | #4 | #5 | #11 | #49 | #4 |
| 2016 | #7 | #5 | #25 | #37 | #5 |
| 2017 | #9 | #6 | #27 | #41 | #6 |
| 2018 | #13 | #9 | #29 | #41 | #6 |
| 2019 | #12 | #11 | #27 | #39 | #9 |
| 2020 | #15 | #19 | #36 | #38 | #9 |
| 2021 | #24 | #18 | #57 | #52 | #11 |
| 2022 | #32 | #21 | #50 | #51 | #12 |
| 2023 | #35 | #25 | #66 | #62 | #12 |
| 2024 | #40 | #27 | #56 | #67 | #19 |
| 2025 | #43 | #39 | #85 | #64 | #19 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jacob
Names Similar to Jacob
Nicknames for Jacob
- Jake
- Jay
- Coby
- Cob
- JB
Famous People Named Jacob
| Jacob Tremblay | Canadian actor |
| Jacob Elordi | Australian actor |
| Jacob Hoggard | Canadian musician |
| Jacob Batalon | American actor |
| Jacob Whitesides | American singer-songwriter |
| Jacob Latimore | American singer and actor |
| Jacob Anderson | English actor and musician |
| Jacob deGrom | American professional baseball player |
| Jacob Blackstock | Co-founder of Google's virtual reality division |
| Jacob Zuma | Former President of South Africa |
| Jacob Collier | British musician |
| Jacob Dalton | American gymnast |
| Jacob Hopkins | American actor |
| Jacob Smith | American actor |
| Jacob Vargas | American actor |
| Jacob Artist | American actor |
| Jacob Young | American actor |
| Jacob Tamme | Former American football player |
Characters Named Jacob
| Jacob Marley | A Christmas Carol |
| Jacob Peralta | Brooklyn Nine-Nine |
| Jacob Black | Twilight series |
| Jacob Portman | Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children |
| Jacob Tremblay | Good Boys |
| Jacob Frye | Assassin's Creed Syndicate |
| Jacob Kowalski | Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them |
| Jacob Hood | Eleventh Hour |
| Jacob Fuller | From Dusk Till Dawn - The Series |
| Jacob Gallagher | Emmerdale |
| Jacob Marlowe | Y - The Last Man |
| Jacob Taylor | Mass Effect 2 |
| Jacob Blackwood | The Haunting Hour - The Series |
| Jacob Carter/Selmak | Stargate SG-1 |
| Jacob Clarke | Battlestar Galactica |
| Jacob Blackman | Deadly Class |
| Jacob Stone | The Librarians |
| Jacob Greenleaf | Greenleaf |
| Jacob Snell | Ozark |